Episode 38
Winning Innovation
Dive into the world of Lean Innovation with Norbert Majerus, a lean champion, speaker, consultant, coach, and author. With over 40 years of experience, Norbert brings a wealth of insights into the complexities of innovation excellence in the manufacturing industry.
In this bonus episode, you will discover:
- The Importance of Storytelling in Business: Learn why stories and examples are crucial for understanding and implementing innovation principles.
- People and Process Transformation: Gain insights into how simultaneous transformations of people and processes can drive innovation success.
- Speed in Innovation: Understand the significance of speed and how lean thinking can make you 2-3 times faster in innovation.
- Emotional Engagement in Leadership: Explore how emotions play a pivotal role in engaging people and fostering a culture of innovation.
- From Engineer to Leader: Reflect on Norbert’s personal transformation and the key lessons learned throughout his career.
- Advice for Younger Leaders: Discover valuable tips for emerging leaders to navigate innovation and people transformation effectively.
- The Race Against Time: Learn how lean innovation excellence can help you stay ahead in the competitive landscape by accelerating your innovation processes.
Norbert’s commitment to storytelling and holistic transformation will provide you with actionable takeaways to enhance your innovation journey in the manufacturing sector.
Bonus Episode with Norbert Majerus about his new book: Winning Innovation.
In this episode of the Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Norbert Majerus, a renowned lean champion, speaker, consultant, coach, and author. Norbert dives into the motivations behind his latest book, “Winning Innovation,” a compelling business novel that blends storytelling with critical lessons in innovation and lean principles.
He shares insights from his extensive career and personal transformation, emphasizing the importance of combining process and people transformation for effective innovation. Tune in to hear Norbert’s advice for young leaders, the role of emotions in engaging teams, and his take on the rapid pace required for successful innovation.
Norbert Majerus
Norbert Majerus
Innovation Excellence Expert and Book Author
Created my own company “norbert majerus consulting llc” to continue to share my experience in:
– Lean Product Development and Innovation
– Change Management
– Lean Project Management
– Managing people in a lean environment
People love stories and examples… that’s what prompted me to write it as a business novel.
Contact Norbert and learn more about: Winning Innovation: How Innovation Excellence Propels an Industry Icon Toward Sustained Prosperity – Click here
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